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The child, who remains unidentified, reportedly handed a container, which held […]","datePublished":"2017-03-06","dateModified":"2026-01-08","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/njcriminallawdefense.com\/blog\/author\/njcriminallawdefense\/#Person","name":"William Fay, Esq.","url":"https:\/\/njcriminallawdefense.com\/blog\/author\/njcriminallawdefense\/","identifier":8,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8e9869b68803369cd82f0d8d684c730be056db7c94e3ce06af05f80bee316c35?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8e9869b68803369cd82f0d8d684c730be056db7c94e3ce06af05f80bee316c35?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"The Law Offices of William C. 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The child, who remains unidentified, reportedly handed a container, which held the controlled dangerous substance, to his teacher after discovering it in his\u00a0backpack.School officials contacted police after the incident, which occurred just prior to 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 28th. Shortly thereafter, the child\u2019s mother, Jessica Sullivan, was called to the school as well. She reportedly admitted that the marijuana was, in fact, hers, after which she was charged with\u00a0possession of over 50 grams of marijuana,\u00a0marijuana distribution, and\u00a0distribution of a marijuana in a school zone.In addition to the marijuana charges, Ms. Sullivan was also charged with\u00a0endangering the welfare of a child. Florence Police reported the incident to the\u00a0Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP), who have now opened an investigation. Authorities also obtained a search warrant for Sullivan\u2019s residence, where they discovered additional drugs and\u00a0drug paraphernalia.While all\u00a0marijuana charges\u00a0may result in serious consequences for those convicted, these offenses becoming increasingly more serious when they occur in a school zone. Section\u00a0N.J.S.A. 2C:35-7\u00a0of the New Jersey Criminal Code addresses offenses involving drug distribution or possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute on or within 1,000 feet of school property. According to this statute, distributing, dispensing or possessing with intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance or controlled substance analog while on any school property or within 1,000 feet of such property is a third degree crime in New Jersey.Unlike other third degree crimes, which entail a presumption of non-incarceration for first-time offenders,\u00a0drug distribution in a school zone\u00a0requires a mandatory prison term with a period of parole ineligibility. This means that the defendant is required to serve time in prison, as opposed to receiving probation or achieving a dismissal of the charges through completion of a diversionary program such as Pre-trial Intervention. Notably, school zone drug charges are also punishable by a fine of up to $150,000. These consequences are issued in addition to those associated with a conviction for other charges such as marijuana possession or distribution.In this case, Ms. Sullivan is facing serious\u00a0criminal penalties\u00a0and the outcome may spell long-term implications for her child custody situation as well.\u00a0With so much hanging in the balance, it is highly advisable to find an experienced\u00a0criminal defense attorney\u00a0who regularly practices in Florence Township and Burlington County, New Jersey.For additional information pertaining to this case, access the following article:\u00a0Child brought mom\u2019s marijuana to school, police say."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/njcriminallawdefense.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Florence Twp. 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